Name: 7159CAX Lenovo RackSwitch G7052 48-Port Ethernet Rear-to-Front Switch
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 7159CAX
Price: 856.14 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo RackSwitch G7052 7159CAX offers a balanced combination of high port density and efficient cooling, making it well-suited for rack environments that demand quiet airflow management. It fits comfortably within data center setups, providing stable Ethernet connectivity for a wide variety of devices while supporting essential Layer 3 networking functions to keep traffic flowing smoothly.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	7159CAX
Condition	Refurbished
Alternate Part Number	7159CAX-12-LV

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10/100/1000Base-T, 10G SFP+
Port Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps (access), 10 Gbps (uplink)
UpLink Ports	4 x 10G SFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	343.75 Mpps
DRAM	512 MB
Flash Memory	64 MB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Layer Support	Layer 2+
Connector Type	RJ-45,SFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	16000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Web GUI,Command Line Interface (CLI),SNMP,SSH
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,SSH,RADIUS/TACACS+,Port security,Storm control
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTPS,HTTP,SNMPv1/v2/v3
Routing Protocol	Static,RIP

Power & Cooling
Fans	2 hot-swappable (rear-to-front airflow)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.73 x 17.24 x 23.6 in
Weight	11.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The Lenovo RackSwitch G7052 7159CAX is a high-density Ethernet switch designed to provide reliable and scalable connectivity. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise networks where robust switching performance is essential. Built for IT professionals managing demanding workloads, the G7052 offers flexible deployment options and efficient cooling with its rear-to-front airflow design. Key Features Delivers 48 ports of gigabit Ethernet for extensive device connectivity Rear-to-front airflow helps maintain optimal hardware temperatures in rack environments Includes Layer 3 routing capabilities for enhanced network management Supports a wide range of protocols suited for complex network architectures Provides reliable performance for virtualization and cloud computing setups This switch is typically found in enterprise data centers and server rooms where space and cooling efficiency are priorities. Its design supports seamless network expansion and sustained operation under heavy traffic loads, making it a solid choice for organizations that require dependable infrastructure components.

Use Cases
The Lenovo RackSwitch G7052 7159CAX is designed for high-density rack environments where efficient cooling and robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking features are critical. It is especially beneficial for data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures that require reliable, scalable Ethernet connectivity while maintaining optimal thermal management. How It's Used: Deploying in data center rack deployments to provide stable, rear-to-front airflow optimized switching for high-performance server clusters. Supporting enterprise IT networks that demand advanced Layer 3 routing for segmented virtual LANs and inter-VLAN traffic management. Integrating into virtualization environments where dense 1GbE connectivity is required for virtual machine migrations and storage access. Facilitating edge computing nodes that benefit from compact switches with efficient cooling in constrained rack spaces. Providing connectivity for storage clusters that require low-latency and high-throughput Ethernet switching within tight rack configurations. This switch enhances operational efficiency by addressing thermal challenges inherent in rack deployments, while its Layer 3 capabilities support scalable network segmentation and traffic routing. These features enable IT teams to maintain high availability and performance in dynamic and dense networking environments.